PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22672, 10 September 1935, Page 14

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss Betty Tipping, of Christchurch, is the guest of Miss Lorraine Sidey.

Miss Joan Hudson, of Auckland, is staying at the City Hotel.

* * * Miss Smithson, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Holden Mirams.

Miss Joyce Burnside returned to Wanganui on Saturday after a visit to her mother.

Miss Thelma Middleton has returned to Dunedin after being the guest of Mrs W. Skuse Todd, of Invercargill.

Mr and Mrs A. Hudson and Mr and Mrs F. H. Carr, who have been on a short visit to Timaru, have returned to Dunedin.

Dr and Mrs F. S. Batchelor will be the guests of their daughter, Mrs Harold Elworthy, " Craigmore, for the wedding of their son and Miss Elworthy.

The engagement is anuounced of Betty, daughter of Mr and Mrs D. R. Wilkie, of Eglinton road, and Charles Keith, son of Mr and Mrs W. Manson, of Diamond Harbour, Canterbury.

* * * Mrs Maurice Arthur has left for Wellington, where she will attend a meeting of the Dominion Executive of Toe H (women's branch), on which she represents the Otago district.

The Mornington branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly meeting in the Pressbyterian Bible Class .room, Mrs Dodd (president) presiding. The president, before introducing the speaker, referred to the present state of world affairs, and asked all members to pray that right decisions might be made and that war might be avoided. Mrs H. Booth, a branch member, was the speaker for the afternoon. She took as her subject "Twelve Famous Women in the Bible." She dealt comprehensively with their lives and characters, and made her subject real to her listeners.

* * * Mr and Mrs A. N. Haggitt gave the members of the Otago Lawn Tennis Club a supper party at the Savoy at the conclusion of the annual meeting, the following being amongst those present:— Mesdames N. Buchanan and R. Spackman, Misses W. Hislop, D. Ramsay, I. Hart, Helen Borrie, Mary Bridges, Stella Fitchett Marjory Mumford, Honor Carswell, Daphne Chrystall, Betty Fraser, Violet Livingston, Margot Garrett, Kathleen Orlebar, Cecily Ramsay, and Gwen Wilkins, Messrs L. A. N. Haggitt, J. Edmond, S. D. Smith, L. Burt. A. Gray, C. Robertson, H. Ramsay. C. Stevens, and E. G. Boddy, and Dr J. Fulton. The courts have undergone extensive repairs and there is every prospect of the clubs having a successful and enjoyable season.

* » * Several hostesses combined on Friday ■vening to give a " welcome home " party t the Otago Women's Club in honour of he Misses Hutchison, who have just reurned from a two years' tour abroad, neluding in their itinerary visits to >outh Africa, Great Britain, and Europe, hi their arrival the guests were preonted with bouquets by Miss Burt, and ;oon conversation became general. Beore supper was served, Miss Marv Hut•hison gave a racy talk on gome of the ■pisodes connected with the tour, and kept her audience amused and interested is she took them with her in imagination >ver parts of their wanderings. Supper vas served in the dining room, where the •ibles were charmingly arranged with pring flowers. Among those present vere Mesdames J. Hutchison, W. Guthie, W. A. Saunders, Ibbotson, Dickie, \ngus Cameron, H. Mitchell, Walsh, Calert, Le Cren, Donaldson, T. F. Maclonald, and Misses Burt, Macassey, r.ogan, Whitson, Watts (3), Thompson, -'allcnder, Spilman, and Hislop (2).

\ successful "at home" was held at

• Norwood." Roslyn, on Friday aftersoon, inaugurated to extend the membership of the local Y.W.C.A. Mrs P. Leith Ritchie and Miss Frances Ross were joint hostesses, and received the quests. The former was attired in a lark amethyst silk gown, the latter in spotted velvet. Mrs Ritchie, in her welcome spoke briefly on the world-fellow-ship of the association in its aspect of internationalism. The internationalism )f the Y.W.C.A. was like a garden, where flowers of the various nations were growing; side by side. The far-reaching Christian ideals of the Y.W.C.A. had been planted in every civilised country, ind the continuance of the good work imong young women everywhere was essential to the well-being of humanity. Miss Ross spoke of the " Purpose of the Association, and in a few well-chosen words, stressed the needs of the association and its many ramifications for women's uplift and guidance. Miss L. Whitson sang " Passing By," and an instrumental duet, " Quatre Trio," for violin and viola, was played by Mrs Maud Bain and Miss Mabel Rice. Mrs A. De Beer accompanied both items. Tea was dispensed in the billiard room, where the table decorations were yellow freesias and narcissi and pink cinerarias, with maidenhair and asparagus ferns, the central electric coloured lighting diffusing a rainbow effect. Others present were Mesdames Bevan Dodds, J. A. Hanan, E. R. Nevill, G. Ritchie, J. S. Thomson, R. Jamieson, H. T. Dickinson, R, Evatt, Kirk (Canterbury), C. E. de Lautour, Eric Miller, C. A. Thompson, P. H. Martin, C. M. Focken, J. Wilkinson, W. H. Allen, J. M. Adam, and J. Moir, and Misses I. Allan and D. Lynn. Fifteen of the ladies showed their appreciation of what the Y.W.C.A. was striving to accomplish by becoming mem-, bers.

A pretty wedding was solemnised in St. Stephens' Church, Waikiwi, Invercargill, on Wednesday, August 28, when Dorothy, youngest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs W. J. Robertson, of St. Stephen's manse, was married to Samuel T., only son of Mr and Mrs R. M'Alpine. of Port Chalmers. The officiating minister was the bride's uncle (the Rev. J. H. Robertson, of Waikari, North Canterbury), and Miss J. Cawthorn presided at the organ. As the bridal party entered the church the congregation sang " The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden '.' The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in ivory velvet cut on classic lines. The sleeves slashed from shoulder to elbow, and v ornamented with covered buttons with loops to match, were a special feature of her gown. Her embroidered veil fell from a chaplet of pearls, and she carried a shower bouquet of spring flowers. She was attended by her sister Betty, who wore peach velvet, with head bandeau to match, and carried a bouquet of pink flowers. Mr I. Laing, cousin of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man. While the register was being signed, Mrs Caldwell sang " Nearer, My God, to Thee" (Carey's setting). After the ceremony a reception was held in the Rosewood Lounge, where Mrs Robertson, wearing black marocain, with hat to match, and carrying a bouquet of free6ias, and Mrs M'Alpine in a navy ensemble with navy hat and carrying violets, received the guests. At the wed- I ding breakfast the usual toasts were honoured, and Mrs Caldwell sang "My Prayer." Later the bridal couple left by car for the north, the bride travelling in a bottle green ensemble with small hat to tone and Im stole. Prior to her marriage, the bride was the guest of honour at an afternoon in the Public Hall, Pukemaori, given by the school children and their parents. She was presented with a crystal salad bowl and salvers and a cup, saucer, and plate. She was also the guest of honour at a " gift" evening given by Mrs E. K, Sim at her home in Pukemaori, and at a " kitchen " evening in the Sunday School Hall, Waikiwi. Mr and Mrs S. T. M'Alpine will makg their future home at Roslyn Bush.

Miss Mary Martin is paying a holiday visit to Invercargill.

Mrs S. Sarr is visiting Mrs D. Christie, Wanganui.

Mrs F. E. Shrimpton has returned to her home at St. Clair after spending the winter months in Nelson and Napier.

Mrs *H. W. Kirkby has returned from a visit to her' mother, Lady Anderson, of Invercargill.

Miss Jocelyn Tapley is the guest of Mrs E. C. Tapley, Dee street, Gladstone, Invercargill.

Mrs J. Murray hae returned after spending a holiday with Mrs Donegan, Waihao Forks.

On the way back to Gore after a vacation spent in Wellington Miss Beatrice Johnson stayed over the week-end with her mother in Dunedin.

Miss Berenice Grimaldi, of Wellington, who has been spending a holiday with her mother, Mrs J. Grimaldi, of Cannington road, Maori Hill, returned north on Saturday.

To celebrate the corning of age of Miss Diana Abraham, a dance was given by her friends on Saturday evening in the studio, St. Andrew street. Miss Diana Abraham wore black and gold, and was presented with a posy. There were present: —Misses Helen and Jean Abraham, Molly Birch, Helen Cox, Mary Reeves, Elizabeth Ritchie, Mary and Gwen Wilkihs, Violet Livingston, Isobel Reid, Lorraine Sidey, Honor Carswell, Peggy Salmon, Betty Tipping (Christchurchj, Bunty Allen, Kathleen Orlebar, and Maura Donnelly; and Messrs S. Reeves, J. Reid,. G. Milne, A. Stewart, B. Horn, M. Shand, L. Burt, B. Tapley, B. AbbeyJones, S. Armitage, J. Dodgshun, J. Wilson, W. Leckie, and A. Hart.

The Society of Women Musicians held its monthly meeting in Begg's concert chamber. Miss I. Barth presiding. Mr H. V. Miller gave an interesting talk on "Rhythm in Art and Music." By means of a set of lantern slides and some gramophone records, he demonstrated various types of rhythm in pictorial art and in music. Defining rhythm in its broadest sense as the life-force, energy or movement of a work of art, he classified it in several ways—strong and well-defined as in the allegretto of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony; more subtle and harder to comprehend as in the case of a slow movement from a Delius violin sonata; undulating, wave-like movement as illustrated by a slow movement from a Schubert symphony; and sharp, elear-cut rhythm as in Debussy's prelude "Minstrels." Mr Miller chose for his pictorial illustrations a series of studies drawn from various sources but mainly from the works of modern contemporary artists, notably, Nevinson, Epstein, and Augustus John, and several original drawings which were very helpful in elucidating some difficult points. A short discussion followed, after which a hearty vote of, thanks was accorded to Mr Miller for his interesting and instructive lecture.

A large number of friends met in the Highcliff Hall to bid fai-ewell to Mr and Mrs J. P. Luke and family, who have left to take up residence in Musselburgh. Mr A. H. Hall was the chairman for the evening, and an excellent programme was submitted by the following:—Miss V. Brunton, vioiin solos; Miss White, pianoforte solo; Mr J. Robertson and Master Alec Luke, recitations; Miss M. Stewart, step dances; and Miss V, Brunton and Messrs W, Scott. C. MacArthur, D. and J. Robertson and H. Hurst, songs. Mr and Mrs Luke were then presented with a weather glass. Mrs J. Stuart, the Rev. W. MacArthur and Messrs A. H. Hall. E, Y. Aitken and D. and J. Robertson paid tribute, to the good work done by Mr and Mrs Luke during their long stayin Highcliff. Mr and Mrs Luke responded. Mrs Brunton. Miss Brunton, the Rev. W. MacArthur and Mr Jarvis were the accompanists. After supper a dance was indulged in, Mr W. Scott being a capable M.C.

On the evening of Wednesday, September 4, at the Musselburgh Presbyterian Church was solemnised the marriage of Alice Irene, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. M. Smith, of Bowen street, and John Stewart, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. D. Wills, of Duntroon. The bride, escorted by her father, was preceded down the aisle by her brides maids. Her ivory frock of French lace was simplicity iteelf, georgette fashioning the belt and bishop sleeve bands. The Peter Pan collar was fastened at the front with a cluster of orange-blossom. The long bridal veil of Brussels lace fell in folds from the back of a silver lame tiara. A sheaf of St. Joseph lilies completed the toilet. She was attended by her sisters (Wyn and Gwen), similarly attired in frocks of daffodil lace over gold satin, cut on classical lines with Medici collars. On their heads they wore tiaras of gold and carried Victorian posies. Mr Tom Wills acted as best man, the duties of groomsman being carried out by Mr Gordon MacKenzie, of Duntroon. The ushers were Mr E. Home, of Henley, and Mr W. Milner Smith. After the ceremony, the guests were received at the Somerset Lounge by the bride's mother, who wore a smart brown needle-run lace frock and brown straw hat, with veil, and carried a bouquet toning with her ensemble. She was assisted by the bridegroom's mother, wearing a neat navy-blue suit, and carrying a bouquet of crimson anemones. Dancing was enjoyed until midnight, when the bridal pair left by car for the north, the bride wearing a tailored nigger brown costume with hat arid accessories to tone. Mr and Mrs Wills will reside at Duntroon.

Mr Bennett will give a talk on "Lilies and New Shrubs" when the Gardening Circle of the Otago Women's Club holds its meeting this afternoon.

Miss Betty Macdonald is spending the Otago Universit; vacation witli her parents, Mr <\pd Mrs John Macdonald, of Invercargill.

Mrs Stanley Brown has returned to Invercargill from Dunedin, where she attended the National Council of Women Conference.

Miss Mary Rout, who has been staying with Miss Mary Moody, of Timaru, has gone on to the Hermitage.

Mrs H. E. Abraham and the Misses Abraham will leave to-day for Wanganui to attend the wedding of Miss Patricia Abraham an Dr Smith d'Arcy

The engagement is announced of Doris R., elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. W. Jeavons. 67 Easthcr crescent, Kew, and Mr Cyril John Read (Auckland), second son of Mr and Mrs W. Read, of 488 South road. Miss Jeavons and Mr Read are both in Dunedin at present on holiday and are staying with their respective parents.

St. Chad's Church, Wanganui, was decorated with spring flowers on Tuesday last, when the marriage took place of Mary Curille, only daughter of Mrs and the late Mr G. W. Harden, of Wanganui, and Robert John Arthur, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. M. Gairdner, of Otago. The bride, who was escorted by Dr W. S. Baird, wore a smart suit of white slubb linen, with flecksyl blouse, and white linen hat trimmed with blue and white. The bridesmaid was Miss Peggy Scott, who wore a blue linen costume, blue and white spotted blouse and white linen hat, trimmed with blue. The officiating clergyman was Archdeacon J. B. Young and the best man Mr W. T. Gairdner. After the ceremony a small reception was held at the residence of Mrs E. Anderson, Victoria avenue. Mrs Harden woro a black chevron _ costume, with black straw hat touched with white and ermine stole, When Mr and Mrs Gairdner left, the latter wore a costume of light brown worsted, with a beige straw hat, and skunk stole. Their future home will be at Auckland.

A delightful evening was spent by a big gathering of members and friends of Every Girl's Club. With shaded lights, cosy fires and huge jars of prunus and japonica, the clubroom looked very attractive. Members had arranged a wel-come-home party in honour of Miss Mary Hutchison, who had just returned from an extended tour abroad. On arrival Miss ■Hutchison was escorted into the hall by a number of Maori maidens greeting her with loud cries of "Haeremai!" They sang songs of welcome and danced a haka, presenting her with emblems of good wishes for love, health, friendship and wealth. Extending a welcome on behalf of the club, Miss Reid and Miss Crawley then presented the guest with spring blooms. Miss Whitson sang two songs, with Mrs R. T. Little as accompanist. A competition arranged by Miss Crawley, entitled "A musical run through Scotland," a clever and highly amusing sketch (in costume) by Miss Holland, and an amusing item by Miss M. Hutchison and Sister Spilman, who donned the kilts for the occasion, singing "Roaming in the Gloaming," formed the programme. Later in the evening Miss Hutchison gave au interesting account of her holiday spenl in South Africa. Dancing concluded a happy gathering.

The Town Hall Concert Chamber was the scene of the first annual ball held by the Kaikorai and Alhambra Football Clubs on Friday, when a large number of people spent a pleasant evening danc:ng to excellent music. The supper tables were tastefully decorated with the clubs' colours of blue and black and red and black. During the evening Miss Ana Hato, in Maori costume, entertained those present with a selection of songs, accompanying herself on' the ukelele. Her singing was much appreciated by her audience, who were reluctant to let her finish. Among those present were Mesdames S. Ritchie, black georgette and lace; J. M'Gregor, black silk velvet and crystal; J. W. W. Lunam, green taffeta; J. Breen, black gesrgette and lace; Glengarry, apricot satin with black coatee; J. D. Fraser, black wool lace; W. Rennick, black matalasse; B, Collie, lace frock and lemon coatee; J, N. Donaldson,'blue satin beautc; I. Grant, blue crepe; J. A. Peat, black lace; C. Sonntag, bronze taffeta and coffee net; R. Frood, brown lace; W. D. Johnson, royal blue georgette and silver lame; P. Knox, black with gold lame; W. J. M'Callion, black tulip velvet; J. Roberts, dusky p'nk marocain; G. Lawrence, apricot crinkly satin and . diamante; R; Herd, wine Venetian frock; F. Earl, black and white satin; W. Knox, scarlet satin with black; Misses A. Hato, Native ccstume: K. Park, black panne velvet and gold lame; I. Waters, nil georgette; M. Sinclair, pink metal cloth with sequins; M. Forno, pink lace and sequins; L. Burtenshaw, pink lace and tinsel; Cranleigh, black velvet and gold lame; E. Osborne, black and orange silk velvet with silver lame; E. Parquharson, brown velvet and jade girdle; M. Robertson, Margaret Rose pink silk velvet; A. Taplin (Wellington), black lace; V. Paris, black velvet and silver lame; M. Boult, geranium silk velvet and gold lame; M. Butler, black 1 and white corded silk; E. Chilcott, green silk velvet; J. Milligan, black. velvet; C. G. Blackie, black lace and taffeta frills; li. Robson, black panne velvet and silver lame; H. Schofield, pink crepe de chine; F. J. Bain, black lace and georgette; M. Tweedie, pink pebble crepe with lame; R. Bain, black velvet; E. M'Kenzie, blue and silver silk velvet; S. C. Reeves, green floral georgette; E. Keane, black and, white tunic frock; N. Oliver, Marina pebble crepe and silver lame; L. Morrison, black velvet; V. Browne, silver lace and white satin: N. Keach, jubilee chiffon velvet; H. M'Hardy, blue taffeta; M. Geddes. black ring velvet and silver lame; K. Phelan, blue windswept satin; 'M. Pauley, blue silk velvet and silver lame; M. Hunter, green crepe marocain and silver lame; M. Asher, brown crepe and gold lame; M. Taylor, flame silk velvet lame; R. Hardie, black silk velvet and silver lame; D. O'Driscoll, green floral georgette; E. Donaldson, pink georgette; M. Tylee, blue cordellu and lame; E. Vorrath, lime green crepe; N. I. Sinclair, floral chiffon; G. A. Vause, black velvet tunic; D, Forman, black crepe; E. Lloyd, lemon georgette; N. Keane, black and white; J. Eberhardt, bottle green elephant crepe; E. Burnard. salmon pink taffeta and lace;; V. Henderson, shell pink marocain; N. Frood, black tulip 'and gold lame; C. Donaldson, flame georgette; R. Frood, white satin and white fur; M. Frood, black velvet and silver lame; W. Turnbull, Marina green lace; Macdonald, red sand crepe with silver; J. Thomson, pink lace; I. Stevenson, pink lace; M. Hughes, blue georgette and silver lame; K. Bros nan, black marocain and silver lame; M. Raven (Gisborne), Marina green elephant crepe; R. M'Kewen, Lido blue marocain with scarlet; B. Penman, Marina green lace and stiffened net; A. Hopewell, yellow velvet and gold lame; L. Taylor, white floral taffeta; N. Ellisa, cream silk crepe; I MacLanachan, beige lace; M. Allcock, Margaret Rose ripple crepe; Y. E. Adamson, dusky pink organza and black; G. Grant, blue velvet with pink and silver; Y. Smith, primrose dull crepe and diamante; N. Henderson, lemon net and satin; A. M'Donald,,angel skin satin; L. Harris, black silk velvet and lame, and C. Lowther: and Messrs J. Breen, A. Haub. W. Glengany, C. Sonntag. J. I. Ross. J. Scott. J. Botting. A. Breen, A. Perry, Perrv. G. M'Hardy, S. Ritchie, G. Grav. E. Wilson, I. Grant, A. Harris, J. Frood. F. Early. J. Garthwaitc, P. Souter, J. Darling. J. Lamont. K, Butler, S. Simpson. R. Wheeler, J. Collier. Wahrlich, S. Larkins, L. Larkins, J. Walker, J. Sutherland. W. Rennick, W. Coombes, D. M'Meokinar. D. Rutherford. S. Rogers, E. Sinclair, J. Murphy and R. Gill.

Miss Elizabeth Ritchie will leave to-day for Timaru to stay with Mrs D. Unwin, Irvine street.

Miss Patricia Macalister is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs H. J. Macalister, of Invercargill.

Mies Joan Ritchie, who is to be a bridesmaid at Miss Patricia Abraham's wedding, will leave to-day en route tor Wanganui.

Dr Wyman-Pilcher, of Vancouver University (British Columbia), who with her husband and son have been the guests of her sister, Mrs C. R. Spackman, have left New Zealand on their return to Vancouver.

On Thursday evening a number of freinds gathered at the residence of Mr and Mrs W. G. Robb, St. Kilda, to celebrate the coming of age of their youngest daughter, Thora. A pleasant evening was spent in games and dancing. Items were given by Miss Lanham and Messrs Nelson. Outram, and Logan.

The Port Chalmers branch of the League of Mothers met in the Currie Street Hall on Tuesday evening. Mrs L. Cleghorn was in the chair. Mr Sansom, from the North Taieri Presbyterian Church, spoke on " Christian Tolerance," showing' how human nature is intolerant and how, riglit down through the ages, intolerance has bred jealousy, sin and sorrow. He stated that the future of this generation largely depended on the women of to-day. As a mother a woman had the close relationship of her children, and to her was given the privilege of training her children in sound principles. By a sympathetic and tolerant understanding of their problems a mother retained her child's confidence. On behalf of those present Mrs Esplin, a visitor from St. Clair, moved a vote of thanks to the speaker. During the evening Mr Sansom sang two solos, also with Mrs J. Johnston.

St. Mary's Senior Girls' Bible Class, Palmerston, celebrated its second birthday on Thursday in the Sunday School Hall, which was tastefully decorated with red and white Bible Class Union colours. The guests were welcomed by the president, Miss Joan Pope. The programme of musical items, games, and competitions, which was enjoyed by all, was in the capable hands of the secretary, Miss Lucy Hopkins, with the vice-president. Miss Nellie Pickett, at the piano. After supper, provided and served by the Bible class members, the president called on the first leader, the Rev. Mr Newton, of Kurow, to light the candles, and Mrs Parata, diocesan president, Dunedin, to cut the birthday cake, made by the secretary. Speeches were then made by the Rev. Mr Newton, Mrs Parata, the Mayor (Mr W. B, Galloway), and Mr Jull (people's warden). Among others present were members of St. Mary's Vestry, Mothers' Union, and Ladies' Guild, girl friends of the Bible class members, and others.

The wedding was celebrated recently at St. John's Church, Wai-iti, of Agnes Russell, youngest daughter of Mr J. and the late Mrs Hampton, of Morgan's road, near Timaru, and Neil Morris, only son of Mr and Mrs D. Wright, " Glen Morvis," Palmerston. The church was decorated by friends of the bride. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. F. W. Dunnage. Escorted by her father, the bride entered the church in a frock of creme French needle-run lace, cut on stream lines. The square cut neck line was relieved with plastron of embroidered georgette, the long, tight-fitting sleeves being buttoned to the elbow. The skirt was fashioned with lace insets and widened at the back to form a* long train bound with* georgette. The waistline was finished with a girdle of satin links. Her embroidered veil of Brussels net fell from a wreath of orange blossom to form a second train, and she carried a trailing bouquet of freesias. The \bridesmaids were the Misses Violet May and Mabel Smith, of Hawke's Bay. "They were dressed in slightly trained frocks of apricot needlerun lace, with square-draped necklines, long, tight-fitting sleeves finished with velvet buttons and skirts made with godets of lace. Twisted girdles of silk velvet of a deeper shade finished the waistlines. Both wore picture hats of apricot Btraw relieved with velvet flowers, their toilet being completed with'trailing bouquets of abutilon and Iceland poppies. Mr R. J* Burns, of Oamaru, and Mr W. Wright, of Palmerston, were the bridegroom's ' attendants. A reception was held later at " Haeremai," where the guests were received by Mr Hampton, assisted by his daughter, Mrs H. J. Slowell, the latter wearing a frock of black lace and black straw hat relieved with white, and carrying a bouquet of red anemones. The mother of the bridegroom. Mrs Wright, wore black marocain relieved with diagonaj stripy of red and ttrey with a black hat, and carried a bouquet of blue anemones and violets. Mi* A. Ross (Taieri), sister of the bride, was dressed in a navy blue frock of reversible marocain and navy hat. Mrs W. Beattie (Bluecliffs), also a sister of the bride, wore a wine georgette frock under a wine coat with straw hat to match. Mrs W. Clearwater (Palmerston), sister of the bridegroom, wore a blue ensemble- with blue hat. The bride's travelling dress was a tailored coat of Venus-blue romaine flecked with oyster, and relieved with oyster foxaline over a frock of figured crepe de chine, with hat to tone. The newly-married couple intend to make their home at Palmerston.

Despite the bright sunshine on Saturday, the day of the Otago Hunt Club's race meeting, the frocking at Wingatui was cautioua. Once again the suit proved itself to be the most useful and popular outfit to bridge the gap between winter and summer. Navy blue and fawn were the favourite colours, with here and there touches of spring colourings, yellows, deep rose pinks, pale dusky pinks and the already popular Marina green. Among those noticed on the lawns and stands were Mesdames B. S. Irwin, who was wearing a navy blue frock and hat and musquash coat, J. Smeaton, blue frock and hat; J. Roberts, brown tweed suit, brown hat; A r thur Barnett, black tailored costume, black hat; E. R. Harty, fawn ensemble, navy hat; J. A. Cook, wine ensemble, wine hat; Alan Gray, black and white suit, black hat; Len Hudson, navy blue coat and hat; R. C. Greenslade, black suit, small black hat; C. Greenslade, blue suit, fawn coat, blue hat; J. M. Paterson, grey costume, green straw hat; Holden Mirams, fawn and brown ensemble, fawn hat; F. E. Shrimpton, black frock, coat and small black hat; A. Mumford, navy blue tailored costume, navy hat; L. Hazlett (Invercargill), musquash coat, brown hat; Charlton Edgar, blue and white spotted tunic ensemble, small blue hat; Johnston, Marina green frock, brown coat and hat; J. H. Duncan, Marina green suit and hat; S. Glendinuing,. navy blue costume, navy hat; D. Solomon, black suit and hat; 0. Harris, black fur-trimmed coat, black hat; InnesWalker, navy and white frock, hat to tone; Lusk, brown coat and hat; I. N. Spedding, brown costume and hat;, 8. Arthur, P. Priest, Johnston, A. Sime and Carter: and Misses I. Irwin, fawn tweed coat and felt hat; Cornish, brown frock and hat, musquash coat; D. Theomin, fawn suit and hat; Scott, brown and white frock, brown coat and hat; N. Gray, navy blue fur-trimmed coat, navy hat: M. Mumford, floral silk frock, daffodil yellow hat, fur coat; S. Fitchett, fawn suit, fawn hat; L. Lindon, fawn suit and hat. fur coat; M. Elliott, grey coat, navy blue hat; J. Hay, navy furtrimmed coat, navy hat; M. Garrett, fawn coat and hat: B. Biaek, deep rose pink ensemble, fawn straw hat; E. Greenslade, smart green frock, putty coat, green hat; R. Phillips, navy blue suit and navy hat; P. Brewer, navy suit and navy hat; M. Reeves, brown coat and skirt, brown felt hat;.B. Reeves, tweed suit, raspberry red straw hat: V. Livingston, bottle green ensemble and matching velouv hat; G. Champtaloup, brown suit and brown hat; J. Thompson, brown suit, fawn felt hat; L. Cook (Tauranga), navy blue suit, navy hat; M. Wilkins, dusky pink suit, navy blue hat and coat; G. Wilkins, fawn suit, green hat; L. Barton, fawn suit, fawn hat: L. Samson, black and white frock, black coat and hat; N. Spedding, turf green suit, white hat; J. Barnett, brown suit, brown hat; B. Drake, fawn ensemble, fawn hat; A. Lawson, navy blue tunic frock, navy blue hat; L. Orbell (Waikouaiti), navy suit, navy hat; H. Wood, brown ensemble, brown hat; S. Thomas, navy and white ensemble, navy blue hat; Hall, navy and white frock, navy hat; Stuart, grey suit, scarlet straw hat; P. Salmon, dusky pink frock and hat, navy blue coat; J. Priest, brown and white tweed suit, brown hat; and M. Lusk, green suit and white hat.